Inside a pottery studio at a Bedok void deck
Inside a pottery studio at a Bedok void deck
Void decks under HDB blocks often house a convenience store, a barber or a clinic. But somewhere in Bedok South Avenue 3, you'll find something rather unusual – a small pottery studio.
Named Studio SF, 46-year-old Kevin Chua has transformed this tiny HDB kiosk into a pocket of creativity – not just for himself, but for the community.
Step inside the cosy 19 sq m studio and you’ll find two pottery wheels, a work table, a kiln and a pair of armchairs.
Workshops are usually held in the evenings or on weekends, and his dream is for Studio SF to be a space where anyone can try their hand at pottery.
Chua’s interest in pottery began during the pandemic, when his wife bought him a beginner’s package of lessons as a birthday gift. After taking more than 80 lessons, he eventually set up his own studio at home.
His mother would often sit beside him as he worked, but after she passed away in November 2023, he found it too difficult to continue there. That was when he came across the vacant kiosk and decided to open Studio SF.
Having always been close to the seniors in their own family, Chua and his wife knew they wanted to extend that same bond to older residents in the community – which is why they offer their workshops free to anyone aged 75 and above.
He also conducts CSR programmes with NTUC Health at various active ageing centres, where he holds simple pottery workshops for seniors.
